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Folk Arts: Tolu Bommalata

February 7, 2022UncategorizedAndhra, Art, Culture, Society, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

From Telugu Aatalu we move to Tholu Bommalaatalu. ACP’s Continuing Series on Folk Arts covers the traditional artistry of leather puppets.

Introduction

Leather Puppets (Tholu Bommalata) Reflection from Indian Mythology –  @ShopChaupal

Culture is not simply graanthikam or even maandalikam, but also jaanapaadham. All too often, those self-appointed …

Aatalu—Traditional Telugu Games

December 9, 2021UncategorizedAndhra, Culture, Kreeda, Society, TeluguN.R.I.pathi
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Introduction

The word ‘kreeda’ instantly brings to the fore ‘Kreedaabhiraamam”, a classic work by Telugu poet Vallabhamatya. This medieval kavi describes everything from akharas  to bull and ram fights and of course, the infamous cock fights which continue to

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Personalities: Vankayala Narasimham

September 30, 2021UncategorizedAndhra, High Culture, Music, PersonalitiesN.R.I.pathi

Continuing our Series on Andhra Personalities is yet another illustrious musical artiste who made his name with the mrdangam. The next installment is on one more Vizianagaram native: Vankayala Narasimham.

Background

Narasimham gaaru was born to Vankayala Venkata Lakshmi …

Personalities: Veena Venkataramanadas

July 25, 2021UncategorizedElite, High Culture, Music, Personalities, SocietyN.R.I.pathi

The world of music is at once prolific and passed over. The era of commercial tunes has derided and debased Classical Indic Music like never before. Studio beats and corporate control has taken away from the august styles of more …

Personalities: Kshetrajna

June 26, 2021UncategorizedHigh Culture, Music, Personalities, Poetry, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

One of the luminaries of sangeetha in Telugu land is among the first to be named at any mention of music. Beloved throughout southern India, his legacy cuts across caste and creed.

Background

Kshetrajna—better known to crores of Telugus as …

Talent: అంతరంగం

May 6, 2021UncategorizedCulture, Poetry, Romance, Society, Talent, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

The following Post features a Poem spotlighting the Cultural Talent of @nasa_manasa.


The latest addition to our Articles on Andhra Talent is a return entry by ACP favourite Nasa Manasa.

Readers may recall the previous Poetry selections of a …

Excerpt: Ashtama Skandha of Potana’s Bhagavata Purana II

January 17, 2021UncategorizedDharma, Discussion, Literature, Mahabharata, Poetry, Teluguadmin

The following Post is based on the Translation of Professor T.S.B. Narasaraju garu


Continuing Andhra Cultural Portal’s Spotlight on Telugu Literature is a wonderful work based on one of the most beloved texts in Telugu Poetry.

Having showcased excerpts of …

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